--- title: Off the Record - Seton Hall Law's Official Blog (3) description: Seton Hall Law professors, students, administrators and alumni share advice and experiences about law school and life beyond the bar exam. (3) --- Off The Record ![Seton Hall Law Logo](https://law.shu.edu/_resources/images/logos/logo.png) # [Get to Know Newark: Where to Go for Lunch](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/get-to-know-newark-where-to-go-for-lunch) Posted by [Priscilla Febus](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/priscilla-febus) on 8/5/24, 9:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/Get%20to%20know%20Newark%20Lunch%20Collage%20600x300.jpg)](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/get-to-know-newark-where-to-go-for-lunch) Whether you are finishing up a morning full of classes or taking a break from an internship, everyone gets hungry around lunch time. Luckily Seton Hall Law is surrounded by a variety of restaurants to choose from, but deciding where to go can be difficult. Seton Hall Law student Zanib Razzaq ’26 has explored Newark’s restaurants since her time as an undergraduate student at Rutgers University-Newark. She shares her favorite spots in Newark and around NJ/NYC on her Instagram @hungryhijabiadventures. Below are some of my favorite picks from her suggestions. [READ MORE](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/get-to-know-newark-where-to-go-for-lunch) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/get-to-know-newark-where-to-go-for-lunch#comments-listing) ![Priscilla Febus](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/hubspot-author-priscilla-febus-160x160.jpg) Written by [Priscilla Febus](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/priscilla-febus) Priscilla Febus is a 1L and LEO Fellow at Seton Hall Law. She is currently a member of the Latin American Student Law Student Association, Women’s Law Forum, and First-Generation Law Student Association, as well as a representative for Themis. # [Take Advantage of Office Hours](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/take-advantage-of-office-hours) Posted by [Priscilla Febus](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/priscilla-febus) on 8/1/24, 9:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/take-advantage-of-office-hours-600x300.jpg)](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/take-advantage-of-office-hours) Since the first day of law school, students are encouraged to attend their professor’s office hours. While it is intimidating to knock on a professor’s door and create a conversation, office hours have a tremendous benefit in making your law school experience a more positive one. [READ MORE](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/take-advantage-of-office-hours) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/take-advantage-of-office-hours#comments-listing) ![Priscilla Febus](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/hubspot-author-priscilla-febus-160x160.jpg) Written by [Priscilla Febus](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/priscilla-febus) Priscilla Febus is a 1L and LEO Fellow at Seton Hall Law. She is currently a member of the Latin American Student Law Student Association, Women’s Law Forum, and First-Generation Law Student Association, as well as a representative for Themis. # [U.S. Healthcare Compliance Certificate Program for JD and MLS Students](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/u.s.-healthcare-compliance-certificate-program-for-jd-and-mls-students) Posted by [Nicole Ng](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/nicole-ng) on 6/24/24, 9:01 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/HCCP%20Program%20Blog%20600x300.jpg)](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/u.s.-healthcare-compliance-certificate-program-for-jd-and-mls-students) The Center for Health & Pharmaceutical Law at Seton Hall Law School offers seven healthcare compliance programs annually in five different countries/regions. The [U.S. Healthcare Compliance Certification Program](https://law.shu.edu/compliance/health-united-states/index.html) (HCCP) is a four-day program offered in-person in May and virtually in October. The Program teaches the overall fundamentals of healthcare compliance and attracts professionals from across the country. Seton Hall Law School faculty and industry leaders provide a comprehensive overview of state, federal, and international law governing prescription drugs and medical devices. Attendees examine health care-related laws and regulations alongside other compliance, ethics and integrity officers, legal counsel, health care consultants, and regulatory and medical affairs professionals. Throughout the Program, participants engage in group problem-solving activities and analyze the covered laws and regulations through case studies. [READ MORE](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/u.s.-healthcare-compliance-certificate-program-for-jd-and-mls-students) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/u.s.-healthcare-compliance-certificate-program-for-jd-and-mls-students#comments-listing) ![Nicole Ng](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/hubspot-author-nicole-ng-160x160.jpg) Written by [Nicole Ng](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/nicole-ng) Nicole is a rising 3L on track to completing the Health Law Concentration. She graduated from St. John's University with her PharmD and is looking forward to integrating her science and legal knowledge in her future career. # [The Benefits of Judicial Clerkships After Graduation](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/the-benefits-of-judicial-clerkships-after-graduation) Posted by [Katherine Ryan](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/katherine-ryan) on 6/17/24, 2:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/Photograph%20by%20Sean%20Sime%20600x300.jpg)](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/the-benefits-of-judicial-clerkships-after-graduation) Seton Hall Law’s first year legal writing and research curriculum concluded the spring semester with a visit from New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Rabner. Chief Justice Rabner spoke in the Larson Auditorium to the 1L class about the benefits of Clerkships post-graduation from Seton Hall Law School. Some of these benefits include extensive legal research and writing experience, an upfront look at successful oral arguments, access to the judge’s chambers and insight to how cases are decided. [READ MORE](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/the-benefits-of-judicial-clerkships-after-graduation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/the-benefits-of-judicial-clerkships-after-graduation#comments-listing) ![Katherine Ryan](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/katherine-ryan-author-image.jpg) Written by [Katherine Ryan](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/katherine-ryan) Katherine is a rising 2L at Seton Hall Law originally from Syracuse, New York. In addition to working in the communications department, Katherine is on the E-board for the Women's Law Forum. Before law school Katherine worked as an outreach specialist and graduated from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Keep in touch with Katherine via LinkedIn. # [Barristers’ Ball: Balancing Studies with Social Connection](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/barristers-ball-balancing-studies-with-social-connection) Posted by [Carter Massengill](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/carter-massengill) on 6/10/24, 12:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/Barristers%20Ball%20Social%20Connections%20600x300.jpg)](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/barristers-ball-balancing-studies-with-social-connection) For many in the legal profession, the concept of work-life balance seems elusive. Perhaps a narrative shift is needed: one that doesn’t compartmentalize work and life, but integrates them. Barristers’ Ball, an annual event hosted by the Student Bar Association (SBA), offers students a chance to unwind and rejuvenate while immersing themselves in the legal community. Barristers’ was held on March 23 at an exciting new venue, The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, NJ, which exuded an atmosphere of refinement with its soaring ceilings and chandeliers. [READ MORE](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/barristers-ball-balancing-studies-with-social-connection) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/barristers-ball-balancing-studies-with-social-connection#comments-listing) ![Carter Massengill](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/hubspot-author-carter-massengill-160x160.jpg) Written by [Carter Massengill](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/carter-massengill) Carter Massengill is a rising 3L at Seton Hall Law. He is an Articles Editor for the Law Review, works as a Research Assistant with the News Features team, and serves as the Vice President of the St. Thomas More Society. Prior to law school, he worked at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Carter earned his B.A. from Middlebury College. # [Get to Know Newark: Cafes for Your Next Study Session](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/get-to-know-newark-cafes-for-your-next-study-session) Posted by [Priscilla Febus](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/priscilla-febus) on 4/23/24, 11:40 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/Get%20to%20Know%20Newark%20Cafes%20Collage%20600x300.jpg)](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/get-to-know-newark-cafes-for-your-next-study-session) Once you are a law student, it is easy to make the library your second home. However, as much as Seton Hall Law students love ramping the building and visiting Café Deni for a quick caffeine fix, sometimes a new study space is much needed. [READ MORE](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/get-to-know-newark-cafes-for-your-next-study-session) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/get-to-know-newark-cafes-for-your-next-study-session#comments-listing) ![Priscilla Febus](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/hubspot-author-priscilla-febus-160x160.jpg) Written by [Priscilla Febus](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/priscilla-febus) Priscilla Febus is a 1L and LEO Fellow at Seton Hall Law. She is currently a member of the Latin American Student Law Student Association, Women’s Law Forum, and First-Generation Law Student Association, as well as a representative for Themis. # [The Seton Hall Law School Leadership Fellows Program Continues to Inspire](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/the-seton-hall-law-school-leadership-fellows-program-continues-to-inspire) Posted by [Paula Franzese](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/paula-franzese) on 4/17/24, 1:49 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/Leadership%20Fellows%20Program%20Continues%20to%20Inspire%20Blog%20600x300.jpg)](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/the-seton-hall-law-school-leadership-fellows-program-continues-to-inspire) Seton Hall Law School’s [Leadership Fellows Program](https://law.shu.edu/experiential/leadership-fellows.html), under the direction of Prof. Paula Franzese, is an honors program comprised of third and fourth year law students with demonstrated leadership ability and/or leadership potential. Students selected for the Program participate in the Leadership, Ethics, and Decision-Making course and develop and implement a community-based service project. In the Leadership course students hone decision-making skills, consider the ethical challenges sometimes faced by lawyer-leaders, develop core leadership proficiencies, hone time-management abilities and consider pathways to balance in the legal profession. Distinguished leaders of the bench and bar share their wisdom as part of the Program’s *Leadership Speaks* lecture series. [READ MORE](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/the-seton-hall-law-school-leadership-fellows-program-continues-to-inspire) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/the-seton-hall-law-school-leadership-fellows-program-continues-to-inspire#comments-listing) ![Paula Franzese](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/franzese-paula-profile-sq.jpg) Written by [Paula Franzese](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/paula-franzese) Professor Paula Franzese, the Peter W. Rodino Professor of Law, is one of the country's leading experts in property law as well as government ethics. Nationally renowned for her excellence in teaching, a recent book names Professor Franzese one of the 26 "best law teachers in the United States." # [Re-Discovering a Passion for Health Law Through The Externship Program](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/re-discovering-a-passion-for-health-law-through-the-externship-program) Posted by [Cheska Tolentino](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/cheska-tolentino) on 4/15/21, 11:20 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/christina-wocintechchat-com-rg1y72eKw6o-unsplash-1-1.jpeg)](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/re-discovering-a-passion-for-health-law-through-the-externship-program) Pursuing three different placements through Seton Hall Law’s Externship Program organically led me to re-discover my passion for healthcare. As an undergrad at Oberlin College, I majored in Biology planning to pursue a career in healthcare and life sciences. But after college, my career path shifted to government and public policy, moving away from the healthcare space for nine years. Then as I took steps to become a second-career law student, I chose Seton Hall Law in large due part to its top-ranked health law program. Little did I know that I would find fulfilling experiences in health law through Seton Hall Law School’s externship program. [READ MORE](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/re-discovering-a-passion-for-health-law-through-the-externship-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/re-discovering-a-passion-for-health-law-through-the-externship-program#comments-listing) Topics: [Classes and Courses](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/topic/classes-and-courses), [Experiential Learning](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/topic/experiential-learning), [Clinics](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/topic/clinics), [Health Law](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/topic/health-law) ![Cheska Tolentino](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/cheska%20photo%20for%20bio.jpg) Written by [Cheska Tolentino](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/cheska-tolentino) Cheska Tolentino is a 2021 graduate of Seton Hall Law School. # [The Seton Hall Law Community](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/the-seton-hall-law-community) Posted by [Mateo Diaz](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/mateo-diaz) on 2/26/21, 11:18 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/IMG-2063.jpg)](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/the-seton-hall-law-community) Prior to law school, I heard rumors about how competitive law school would be – like classmates ripping pages out of books to make sure you do not get ahead of them. As a first generation law student, these rumors terrified me. While law school is competitive, the community at Seton Hall Law School is nowhere near the rumors I heard. [READ MORE](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/the-seton-hall-law-community) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/the-seton-hall-law-community#comments-listing) Topics: [Advice and Tips](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/topic/advice-and-tips), [Student Life](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/topic/student-life) ![Mateo Diaz](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/Mateo%20HeadShot.jpeg) Written by [Mateo Diaz](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/mateo-diaz) Mateo Diaz is a 2022 graduate of Seton Hall Law School. # [How to Handle Being on a Law School Waitlist](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/how-to-handle-law-school-waitlist) Posted by [Peter Eraca](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/peter-eraca) on 9/16/20, 4:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/people-waiting-in-line-600x245.jpg)](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/how-to-handle-law-school-waitlist) (*Post updated September 14, 2023*) ## The Waiting is the Hardest Part After all the hard work that goes into completing and submitting a [law school application](https://law.shu.edu/admissions/jd-application-instructions.html), it can be disappointing to find out that you have been waitlisted at one of your top choice schools. Being waitlisted can be particularly troubling for people used to being proactive, so we often get questions about the process moving forward.  Here are some things to keep in mind: [READ MORE](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/how-to-handle-law-school-waitlist) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/how-to-handle-law-school-waitlist#comments-listing) Topics: [Advice and Tips](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/topic/advice-and-tips), [Admissions](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/topic/admissions) ![Peter Eraca](https://blog.law.shu.edu/hubfs/hubspot-author-pete-eraca-160x160.jpg) Written by [Peter Eraca](https://blog.law.shu.edu/off-the-record/author/peter-eraca) Peter Eraca is the Assistant Dean for JD & Graduate Admissions for Seton Hall Law School. 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